PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seth Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Systym Ovadown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Systym Ovadown looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Gunn
vs
Ovadown

180 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

190 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Seth Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Systym Ovadown!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ovadown defends it nicely.
Gunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Ovadown dives in and grabs Gunn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gunn pushes down on Ovadown's head and hops out.
Ovadown misses with an uppercut. Gunn saw that one coming.
Gunn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ovadown throws a right and a left that Gunn avoids nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gunn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown but Ovadown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ovadown avoids the head kick by Gunn.

Gunn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ovadown's half guard.
Ovadown gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn is fighting to break Ovadown's control of his arms but Ovadown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ovadown wants to sweep here but Gunn controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ovadown trying to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Ovadown keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ovadown pulls Gunn in to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ovadown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gunn throws a leg kick
and Ovadown counters with a series of strikes. Gunn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ovadown throws a series of punches but Gunn moves out of range.
Ovadown looks winded!

Gunn closes the distance and clinches.
Ovadown looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gunn is trying to maintain a safe position but Ovadown gets an underhook and turns Gunn into the cage.
Gunn trying to stall but Ovadown improves his position.
Gunn seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Ovadown is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Ovadown lands a hook that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn wants a takedown but no success here.
Gunn is trying to maintain a safe position but Ovadown gets an underhook and turns Gunn into the cage.
A short left from Ovadown.
Gunn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ovadown lands a left hand.
Ovadown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gunn.
Gunn tries to pull guard but Ovadown forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gunn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ovadown smiles and moves away.
Ovadown pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gunn back to the cage. Ovadown follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown but Ovadown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ovadown feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gunn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ovadown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ovadown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ovadown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gunn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ovadown on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ovadown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Ovadown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ovadown landing with the ground and pound.
Ovadown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Systym Ovadown dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gunn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ovadown misses with a hook. Gunn ducked under it nicely.
Gunn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ovadown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gunn blocks it with crossed arms.
Gunn has had enough of the clinch but Ovadown keeps him there for the moment.
Ovadown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ovadown misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ovadown.
Ovadown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gunn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ovadown misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn blocking some punches.
Ovadown is breathing heavily.
Gunn taking a breather.
Ovadown stops a takedown attempt from Gunn.
Ovadown struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunn controls his hands.
Ovadown prevents Gunn from breaking the clinch.
Ovadown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ovadown has Gunn pressed against the cage, preventing Gunn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gunn tries to pull guard but Ovadown won't allow it.
Ovadown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Ovadown.
Ovadown prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ovadown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ovadown is leaning against Gunn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ovadown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovadown prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ovadown gets underhooks to prevent Gunn's takedown attempt.

Ovadown turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ovadown manages to end up in side control.
Ovadown working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Gunn is rocked!
Ovadown landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oh Gunn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ovadown scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Gunn is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ovadown can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Systym Ovadown!